How Do I Get Started with Open Educational Resources?

The University of Virginia Library provides comprehensive information on how to find, use, and create OER, emphasizing affordability, pedagogy, and inclusivity. It offers practical resources such as consultations, workshops, and publishing tools.

OER 'live' in various places as they take many forms. This categorized resource aggregates various repositories, providing access to a wide range of Open textbooks, simulations, syllabi, and more.

This is a comprehensive framework for evaluating and selecting OER that includes criteria such as coverage, context, comprehensiveness, quality, reliability, currency, appropriateness for course level and student audience, access, accessibility, format, adaptability, and customizability.

This short video contains a methodical approach for those seeking to create OER. From determining your course needs to disseminating the created materials, this video provides an overview of important steps to get you started in the right direction.

This page provides a detailed guide on modifying existing OER content to suit specific classroom needs. With links to additional resources, it provides a grounding in the considerations for adaptation and modification.

The questions presented in this resource will guide you through planning decisions at the beginning of your OER project as you consider access and inclusion for all learners.